Middle East

Felicity Arbuthnot tells the intriguing story of the disappearance of 24 members of Iraq’s Olympic Committee.

Filed in: Crime Iraq

The Israeli Levy Committee finds that settlements in the West Bank are legal. Noreen Sadik examines its flaws.

Filed in: Israel Palestine

Protesters have taken to the streets of Istanbul after dozens are imprisoned during a major police crackdown on union activists.

Filed in: Activism Human Rights Trade Unions Turkey

In the month of the fifth anniversary of the land, sea and air siege of Palestinians, a report reveals it’s children who are most affected.

Filed in: Children Health Human Rights Israel Palestine

Tom Grundy on his audacious attempt to bring to justice a man who’s arguably liable for mass civilian casualties in Iraq.

Filed in: Conflict Iraq Politics United Kingdom

A former Israeli military programmer, fed up with Israel’s human rights violations in Palestine, is trying to renounce his Israeli nationality, reports Nick Harvey.

Filed in: Human Rights Israel Palestine

It’s more than just a squat, it’s a centre for real change whose impact will be felt for years to come, says Frank Barat.

Filed in: Human Rights Israel Palestine

Iris Gonzales on an uncomfortable absence at this month’s Human Rights Council meeting.

Filed in: Philippines Syria

Outspoken scholar Norman Finkelstein speaks to Hazel Healy about his latest book Knowing Too Much.

Filed in: Conflict Israel Palestine United States

Britain’s counter-terrorism policy is undermining the rule of law, argues Simon Crowther.

Filed in: Human Rights Jordan Terrorism

It’s the people who are suffering, says Syed Hamad Ali, as Hillary Clinton and co. object to an energy deal that would benefit tens of millions.

Filed in: Iran Pakistan United States